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Meet Laura Petiford, PMHNP, LMFT

We all need a little help from time to time. I’ve dedicated my professional life to developing the skills to help guide you on your path to removing the barriers preventing you from leading your best life.

First, we meet and talk. We will spend an hour reviewing your experiences in life, where you are now, what is working and what is not. Together we will develop a plan consisting of therapy, medication if needed, and a collaboration with other health and allied professionals who may be appropriate. As we learn and uncover new information in our work together, we adapt the plan to suit your evolving needs. My mission is to help you discover  a more meaningful and fulfilling life.    

I am Board certified by ANCC and a member of APNA (American Psychiatric Nurses Association and  AFCC (Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.)

Finding the right fit for your mental health treatment is no easy task. If you are seeking out help with your mental health for the first time, you have probably noticed the confusing alphabet of letters that trail behind the names of mental health professionals and wonder what it all means. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) in both CT and NY.  This specific training means I think about you holistically taking into account your experiences, your physical health, your beliefs and values. If it’s important to you, it’s important to your treatment. I am also a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in CT. This means I can prescribe psychiatric medication if that’s what is needed to help you on your path to feeling better. 


My Values

Confidentiality

I utilize a HIPAA compliant platform to conduct telehealth. All documentation can be completed online via a secure patient portal. 

Creativity

Together we create a plan that is unique to you personalized to your strengths. 

Compassion

Life can be hard sometimes. I consider it a privilege to be of assitance to others.

Acceptance

I believe people deserve to be met with curiosity, dignity, and acceptance exactly where they are.

Reach out to me today!

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